School Organisation Officer
Pay Rate: 14.82 per hour PAYE
Location: Hybrid basis - you will be expected to complete onsite School Visits, working schedule dependant on onsite visit meetings arranged.
Office based in Civic Centre, Walsall Town Centre.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm, Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm
You will be required to commute during working hours to complete School Visits located around the Walsall Borough. You must hold a valid UK Full Driving licence and have access to own vehicle.
Duration: Temporary basis, 6 months initially with potential to extend.
All applicants must hold Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle.
Opus People Solutions is pleased to announce a temporary position for a School Organisation Officer on behalf of Walsall Council. We are seeking a dynamic and organised individual to join our team and contribute to the efficient management of school places within Walsall.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop an understanding of Early Years, School Aged Childcare and Specialist Educational Needs and Disability legislation and procedures, including frequently reviewing documents, identifying key points and strategically planning next steps to move forward.
* Maintain and update pupil projection databases.
* Prepare forecasts of Early Years and special school pupil numbers using various data sources. Training and support will be provided using published guidance.
* Collaborate with the SEN Team to prepare forecasts for special school pupil numbers.
* Provide information to the School Organisation Manager and Service Manager for area reviews of Early Years and SEND school place provision.
* Assist in the preparation of documents, letters, reports, and statutory notices for Early Years and SEND proposals.
* Attend and take minutes at meetings, providing administrative support for the Pupil Place Planning manager.
* Prepare reports for stakeholders and decision‑makers.
* Support EY and SAC providers with capacity queries, with training and support provided.
* Assist with the review and updating of Early Year, SAC and SEND data.
* Collaborate with the IFM team to support expansion projects.
* Work closely and flexibly with all members of the Admissions and Education Sufficiency team.
Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is essential, and you will be required to commute during working hours to complete School Visits located around the Walsall Borough.
* Previous experience in administrative roles, with beneficial experience in working within a school.
* Preferred experience working within a School/Educational Setting, as a Child Minder, in Wrap‑Around Provision or within Early Years.
* Previous data entry experience is beneficial.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and Google Suite, including Excel, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint.
* Willingness to learn and a positive can‑do attitude.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
If you are a proactive and detail‑oriented individual with a passion for contributing to the education sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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